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Why Pope Francis is different

Pope Francis (Photo: Courtesy)

From his humility to his open mindedness and liberal stand on issues, Pope Francis is quite different from many of his predecessors.

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina in 1936, Pope Franciscus, as he is called in Latin, also holds the title of ex-officio as Bishop of Rome, and sovereign of Vatican City. Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Bergoglio changed his name to Pope Francis after Saint Francis of Assisi.

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